SausageCreature
Barcelona
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I changed the oil a few thousand miles ago, in Feb this year. It was the first time I decided to do more frequent oil/filter changes than the 997 scehdule, and I was a little late in this particular interval to do it. Rather than go the full 2 years and 20k miles, I did it about 16k miles/14 months into the interval.
My old OPC service manager had no issues with doing the rest of the service, not changing the oil and filter and putting a stamp in the book. My OPC is now rigorous in adhering to procedure. So, even though the oil has only done a couple of thousand miles and been in for 3 months OPC insist on changing the oil if they are to stamp the book. Fair enough.
So, I am considering whether to:
1) try and find a more flexible OPC who will service but not change oil. This will keep the full OPC history
2) Go to an indy and lose the full OPC history.
3) Pay OPC for the full service including a rather unnecessary filter and oil change.
I cherish my car, and I wouldn't want to impact it's perceived reputation if a full main dealer history is consider to be a plus point over an indy specialist service history. This isn't about preserving re-sale value, or making it more attractive to a buyer. I cant really find the words to express what I am trying to "preserve" by having only OPC stamps in the book.
What do others think? I know many folk think that the indys care for our cars better than the OPCs. Is there any downsides to not being full OPC on the service book?
Waffley, I know. Sorry.
My old OPC service manager had no issues with doing the rest of the service, not changing the oil and filter and putting a stamp in the book. My OPC is now rigorous in adhering to procedure. So, even though the oil has only done a couple of thousand miles and been in for 3 months OPC insist on changing the oil if they are to stamp the book. Fair enough.
So, I am considering whether to:
1) try and find a more flexible OPC who will service but not change oil. This will keep the full OPC history
2) Go to an indy and lose the full OPC history.
3) Pay OPC for the full service including a rather unnecessary filter and oil change.
I cherish my car, and I wouldn't want to impact it's perceived reputation if a full main dealer history is consider to be a plus point over an indy specialist service history. This isn't about preserving re-sale value, or making it more attractive to a buyer. I cant really find the words to express what I am trying to "preserve" by having only OPC stamps in the book.
What do others think? I know many folk think that the indys care for our cars better than the OPCs. Is there any downsides to not being full OPC on the service book?
Waffley, I know. Sorry.
